Royal Conservatoire of Scotland - Acting for Beginners (Tuesday)
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Apply NowFancy trying acting for the first time? Join RCS’s year-long, weekly in-person course to build core technique, collaborative ensemble skills and performance confidence — no experience needed, guided by experienced tutors to boost your CV and uni applications.
This year-long, weekly in-person short course is for people aged 16 and over who are new to acting and want to learn core drama techniques. Working with an experienced tutor, students are challenged to develop technical and creative performance skills in a friendly and supportive environment.
No previous drama experience or qualification is required. The course is divided into three modules that run across the academic year: Skills Development (SeptemberDecember), Ensemble and Collaboration (JanuaryMarch), and Acting with Text (AprilJune).
Students build skills each week through practical exercises, ensemble work and text-based practice.
15 Sept 2026 – 15 Jun 2027
Tuesday 2026/27
Location
- Age 16+
- No previous drama experience or qualification necessary
- Willingness and ability to attend all classes (self-directed study and preparation expected outside class)
£779
Course fee for the full year (34 weeks) is £779. Can be paid in full or by instalments. Termly fee breakdown: Term 1 (12 weeks) £275; Term 2 (12 weeks) £275; Term 3 (10 weeks) £229. Financial support options (Agnes Allan Bursary, James McAvoy Drama Scholarships) are available for eligible applicants; see RCS Short Courses financial support page for details.
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